Tesla kept its promise not to settle. It cost the company an extra $183 million.

Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement offer in the Autopilot wrongful death case which resulted in a $243 million verdict against the company, according to new legal documents.

It’s a rare example of Tesla sticking to its promise not to settle cases it thinks are unjust, and it may end up biting the company right in the pocketbook.

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Ride1Up’s new VORSA modular e-bike gets first savings for Labor Day, Segway i series robot mowers from $799, Lectric, EcoFlow, more

Headlining today’s Green Deals is Ride1Up’s Labor Day Sale that is giving folks the first chance at cash savings on the new VORSA Modular Multi-Use e-bike at $1,595, among other models. Next, we have Segway’s Navimow i105 and i110 Robot Lawn Mowers at their second-best prices starting from $799, as well as the largest bundle package to date on Lectric’s XP4 750 Long-Range Folding Utility e-bike at $1,299. From there, we have EcoFlow’s newest charging solutions, Samsung’s AI-supported 2-in-1 ventless washer/dryer deals, a one-day-only Greenworks sale, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Labor Day Sale + its 48-hour flash offers ending tonight, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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The first all-electric flying car is here — and it could land at an airport near you

Yes, flying cars are real. They are not just in the movies anymore. The first all-electric flying car is about to take flight after signing agreements with several airports.

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Tesla Model Y is already feeling the pressure of Xiaomi’s YU7

The Tesla Model Y has long been a dominant force in the EV world. It is the best-selling electric vehicle in the world, and it briefly became the best-selling car globally.

But it is being seriously challenged. In China, the Model Y is already feeling the impact of Xiaomi’s YU7.

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Here’s our first official look at the new Hyundai EV debuting next month [Images]

Is it the IONIQ 2 or 3? We are finally getting our first official look at the new Hyundai EV that will debut at next month’s Munich Motor Show. Take a look at the images below.

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BYD’s Ferrari-slaying electric supercar shatters the EV speed record at nearly 300 mph

The Yangwang U9 is an EV powerhouse, packing four electric motors and a whopping 1,300 horsepower, but the new Track Edition model takes it to the next level. After reaching nearly 300 mph, BYD’s Yangwang U9 set a new global EV speed record.

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Hyundai is plowing billions into building more cars in the US, including a new robot-run plant

Hyundai wants to sell more vehicles in the US. The South Korean auto giant is investing an additional $5 billion to ramp up production. With billions more on the table, Hyundai will build a new robotics facility while ramping up production of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the US. Here’s what’s coming next.

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Tesla announces Cybertruck expansion into South Korea

Tesla has announced that it is launching Cybertruck in South Korea, only the fourth market where the electric pickup truck becomes available and the first outside North America.

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Major e-bike maker hits pause on US imports after new tariffs

In a move that underscores the growing instability in international e-bike trade, premium electric bike maker Riese & Müller has paused all e-bike shipments to the United States, citing unpredictable steel tariffs as the final straw.

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China-made panels drive Africa’s 15 GW solar import milestone

Solar is taking off across Africa in a big way. According to a new analysis of China’s solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember, solar panel imports into the continent jumped 60% in the 12 months through June 2025, setting a record that could reshape electricity systems in many countries.

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